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Rationale
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of populations and mental health systems and services in the Region is profound and will likely endure long after the pandemic. Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) is an essential component of emergency preparedness, response and recovery and should be integrated into national COVID-19 response plans. However, data from the Americas show that while 93% of countries in the region include MHPPS in their COVID-19 response plans, a mere 7% report having full funding in their government budgets for the MHPSS response component.
The objectives of this session are:
- To make the case for scaling up mental health in the region during COVID-19 and in the post-pandemic period;
- To present important initiatives of mental health financing mechanisms;
- To highlight the benefits of sustainable investment in mental health.
How to participate
- DATE: Tuesday, 27 July 2021
- TIME: 11:00 am- 12:30 pm (EDT) [check below the time correspondence in your area]
- REGISTER: https://paho-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UBMPO3cRSjq3q9vhXXU0Pw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the link and information to join the webinar.
- LIVE BROADCAST: In case of difficulties to join the Zoom room, you will also be able to follow the webinar live on PAHO Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/pahotv
- LANGUAGE: The session will be in English and Spanish with simultaneous translation to both languages.
NOTE: Closed captioning (English and Spanish) and international sign interpretation will also be offered during the event.
Please check the event page for updates on the agenda, the live broadcasting and more.
Time correspondence
- 8:00 am.– Los Ángeles
- 9:00 am – Belmopan, Guatemala City, Managua, San José (CR), San Salvador, Tegucigalpa
- 10:00 am– Bogota, Kingston, Mexico City, Panama City
- 11:00 am – Bridgetown, Castries, Georgetown, Nassau, Port of Spain, San Juan, Washington DC
- 12:00 pm. – Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Paramaribo
- 5:00 pm. – Geneva, Madrid
For other cities, check the time in the following link
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